app chooser

[xsatanx]

I searched and didnt find anything.Is there a good app that lets you choose from your running apps which to go to.I might be retarded and this is built into the phone?Any help or suggestions of apps?
thanks

[banden]

Tough to answer. In short no.

It really sounds like you're still in the Windows mindframe. Generally speaking the Android stores system settings and runs the app in the background if you chose to open another app. It will stay running until resources dictate it be closed. Even then when you go back to the app it should still go to the same place you left it.

So it's not like WinMo, BB or Palm systems where you need to close or manage the apps running in the background. And if you want to re-open the app the best way is from the shortcut or the app drawer.

[xsatanx]

i kinda just want something like the task killer where it lists everything going then "kill all" but where i can just pick the function i want to go back to without going through my drawer.

[JonV]

Originally Posted by xsatanx

i kinda just want something like the task killer where it lists everything going then "kill all" but where i can just pick the function i want to go back to without going through my drawer.

A couple things come to mind. First, I trust you are aware that holding down the Home button brings up a task manager showing the last 6 apps you opened that are still running.

Second, I don't use it any longer but I think task killer allowed you to open the application not just kill it. Similarly if you have Astro file manager, use Tools->Process Manager and long press on an app and select Open. Perhaps more steps that you wanted to do.

[xsatanx]

did not know about the home button..thats perfect!!
thanks jonv

[JonV]

Originally Posted by xsatanx

did not know about the home button..thats perfect!!
thanks jonv

You're welcome. It's one of my favorite things about the Droid as an easy way to go back and forth between a couple apps I'm using.

[xsatanx]

i was getting sick of going through my drawer..thanks again

[DPrynce]

I too did not know about the home button. A thanks goes to you. More I get to know this 'device' the more I love it. I am driving my wife crazy though lol.

[wrbsurfing]

I too just learned the home button shortcut and i too am freaking loving this phone i laugh at the idea that i was scared to transition from Windows mobile to this phone. thanks again JonV

[pscpa]

Great tip!